AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMecca Joint Defence Pact: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement,” saying an attack on one is an attack on all, as Gulf states brace for spillover from the Iran war and Yemen’s Houthis. Iran-US diplomacy squeeze: US Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine is privately pushing for an “off-ramp” from the Iran conflict, warning escalation options could backfire, while reports keep swirling about a possible US-Iran deal. Strait of Hormuz talks: Iran and Oman reportedly reached a framework to temporarily reopen parts of Hormuz, with shipping lanes and demining discussed, but details remain contested and compliance fears linger. Regional security vs. rhetoric: Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi urged Muslim unity and highlighted Iranian military readiness, drawing criticism for preaching solidarity while Iran-backed attacks hit Muslim neighbors. Energy and trade fallout: India said the US has become its biggest LPG supplier after Hormuz disruptions, and LNG buyers in the Middle East are reportedly seeking Canadian cargoes as a hedge. Domestic pressure from the war: The Philippines’ Q2 growth slowed to 2.3%, with officials citing the Middle East conflict’s economic drag.
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